The HeForShe Cambridge gender equality movement is our University’s branch of UN Women’s Campaign aiming to engage men in the support for gender equality. Initiated by Emma Watson at The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women Conference, on September 21st 2014, the movement has since […]
Monthly archives: February 2016
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Hughes Hall is proud to present a Fireside Chat with Neil Grossman on the topic ‘Central Banks in the Financial Crisis’. Neil Grossman is an alumnus of Hughes Hall, (1979, CASM) a Founding Partner of TKNG Capital and a great supporter of the College, and his talk promises to be […]
Apotheosis Trinity College Cambridge is proud to announce the second part of its 2016 Spring Conference – ‘Transhumanism: Resituating Humanity’ on Saturday 12 March. What are the normative implications of rapid technological developments, such as artificial general intelligence or extreme longevity? What happens if people stop ageing? Should humanity develop […]
Rhydian Lewis, Founder & CEO of RateSetter Rarely a day goes by without a story about the growth of the online alternative finance market in the UK. In 2015, the market grew by 84% to £3.2 billion, according to a new report published by the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance […]
March 3rd, mark the date, stretch intensely and join us for our 24 hour constant Erg session for a worthy cause! The University is having some very interesting discussions around academic refugees from Syria and other war-torn regions and the work being done by the CARA foundation. The Fitz MCR […]
If you enjoy attending concerts and would like to find out more about how they are run, don’t miss the opportunity to become involved in Cambridge’s most prestigious lunchtime concert series. Taking place every Tuesday at 13.10 in West Road Concert Hall, these 45-minute recitals showcase the University’s finest musical […]
On the eve of the 88th Academy Awards join us for a screening of one of the nominated films. Or at least one that should have been nominated a hell of a lot more! That’s right, Christ’s Films are wading into the #oscarsowhite debate with STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON – a […]
29th February 2016 | 18:30-20:30 [1] | Emmanuel College, Queen’s Building Lecture Theatre Accessible Teaching: What, How and Why? | Panel Event | Graduate Ethical Teaching Forum What is accessible teaching? Why is it important? How can we as supervisors begin to implement it? The Graduate Ethical Teaching Forum is […]
Pecha Kucha Challenge March19th Saturday, 2-4.00pm, IfM. In this event, postgraduate students enrolled for a PhD in Engineering will take on the challenge of sharing their research with a science festival audience in just 6MIN 40 SEC, using the Pecha Kucha technique which involves presenting using 20 slides, each showing […]
Hello, I’m looking for someone with coding experience to aid with the development of an online start-up. The required help is minimal and involves customising an existing software called H5P, using Javascript. If you are interested in a short term challenge with a financial incentive, please respond to Peter (ph396@cam.ac.uk) […]
Interested in teaching children and Chinese culture? Want to do something different and visit China? CUCCS Cambridge English Summer Camp has been successfully hosted for five years. It brings enthusiastic and talented Cambridge students together to inspire and teach Chinese students. Your help will have a great impact on students […]
-Yoga – Monday 22nd at 13:30. Tickets cost £2 for members and £5 for non-members. -Women’s Public Speaking – Tuesday 23rd at 19:00 -Evan Davis-Wednesday 24th at 19:30 -Debating Workshop – Wednesday 24th at 19:00 -Jiu Jitsu (self-defence) – Wednesday 24th at 19:30. Tickets cost £4.50 for members and their […]
Charlotte Gauld , Lucy Salmon and Beatrice Hoare are all swimming a 200 length swimathon for sport relief on the 19th March. Please support them if you can http://my.sportrelief.com/sponsor/lucy-char-Bea.
CUMS Concert Orchestra concert on Thursday 3rd March, 8pm at West Road Concert Hall. Student tickets are only £3 and it’s a cracking programme! Visit http://www.cums.org.uk/events/event/beethoven-piano-concerto-no-1/. Beethoven Egmont Overture and Piano Concerto no 1, with Vaughan Williams Folk Song Suite as well!
Reach Cambridge is looking for PhD & Post-Doctorate students to teach on our summer courses in: * LAW (Mon 27th June – Fri 15th July weekdays; Mon 1st August – Fri 12th August weekdays) * PSYCHOLOGY (Mon 27th June – Fri 15th July weekdays; Mon 1st August – Fri 12th […]
Ever wonder what to do with your life? What you want to get our of a so called ‘career’? How do we balance our personal aspirations and professional gain with our the social responsibility? On March 7th, Newnham MCR bring you a very interactive workshop asking what it means to […]
The Student Travel Award provides four undergraduate students with up to £1200 each to travel separately throughout Europe this summer, visiting Cambridge Alumni Groups and promoting their activities to students. WHY APPLY? · Visit locations of personal and career interests · Develop your professional networks with alumni · Enhance your […]
6 sessions Mondays, 5.30-7p.m. 22 February – 24 March 2016 Friends Meeting House, 12 Jesus Lane, Cambridge The course teaches participants mindfulness and meditation practices to reduce stress, improve concentration and performance as well as mental and physical wellbeing. It will enhance their personal and professional lives. The course costs […]
Yoga – Monday, February 15 at 13:15. Tickets cost £2 for members and £5 for non-members Sir Mark Lyall Grant Monday, February 15, – 19:30 Speaker Women’s Public Speaking – Tuesday, February 16 at 19:00 Debating Workshop – Wednesday, February 17 at 19:00 Jiu Jitsu (self-defence) – Wednesday, February 17 […]
Assalamu alaikum all! (peace be upon you all!), The Islamic Society of Cambridge would like to invite all students to this year’s Explore Islam Week (EIW)! Explore Islam Week (EIW) will take place in the week 16TH FEBRUARY TO THE 21ST (Tues to Sun), God willing. The week consists of […]